Integrating Jenkins with Ansible – Linux and Windows

Ansible is a relatively recent addition to the DevOps landscape. Ansible provides as an easy to use alternative to traditional configuration management tools such as Puppet and Chef. Ansible offers a hybrid solution for automating deployments, executing provisioning automation, and managing the configuration state of infrastructure through Infrastructure as Code (IaC). Ansible is well known for its ease of use, powerful technology platform, and a vast array of module-based technology integrations. Integrating Ansible into Jenkins can provide a number of additional benefits including push button deployment capabilities, push button environment server provisioning, and integrated configuration management solutions. A low learning curve and powerful technology platform make Ansible a wise choice for any SCM team or DevOps group.

To properly integrate Ansible with Jenkins we need to first understand the basic technology architecture, and general...